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Uganda
UGANDA
Employer of Record
EMPLOYER OF RECORD
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47.8 MILLION
total population in 2021
34 BILLION USD
expected GDP in 2023
Uganda is a unique country in the African region best-known for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking views. Uganda’s legal system is a mix of English and African common laws. It’s a developing nation with a GDP is projected to trend around 34 USD Billion in 2022. Business opportunities flourish in agriculture and agri-businesses, tourism, and mineral and mining, to mention some.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 14
- New Year’s Day – January 1
- NRM Liberation Day – January 26
- Archbishop Janani Luwum Day – February 16
- International Women’s Day – March 8
- Good Friday- varies
- Easter Monday – varies
- Labor Day – May 1
- Eid-Ul Fitr- varies
- Martyr’s Day – June 3
- National Heroes Day- June 9
- Eid Al Adha – varies
- Independence Day – October 29
- Christmas Day – December 25
- Boxing Day – December 26
SOCIAL SECURITY AND TAXATION
Social Security Fund
- Employer Contribution: 10%
- Employee Contribution: 5%
- Tax Rates: up to 40% (PAYE)
MINIMUM WAGE
6,000 Ugandan shillings per month
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
OVERTIME RATE
150% of the normal rate
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
6 months
ANNUAL LEAVE CREDITS
21 days
MATERNITY LEAVE
60 days
PATERNITY LEAVE
4 days
SICK LEAVE
1 month
BONUSES
not required (upon the discretion of the employer)
*Info is not binding, may vary, and is provided only as an indication.
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